Burt Dam
Burt Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Burt Dam
The primary purpose of Burt Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John F Burt (private).
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 36.71880, -79.67940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John F Burt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA089040 |
| Federal ID | VA089040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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